Ordinance 17-012 Service Contracts CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 17-012
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 3.35, 3.40, 3.41, AND 3.42 SPOKANE VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE (SVMC) RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS; AMENDING CHAPTER 3.46
SVMC RELATING TO SERVICE CONTRACTS; AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING
THERETO.
WHEREAS,Title 39 RCW authorizes a city to adopt policies and procedures within its jurisdiction
for contracting and purchasing; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 15-022, the City of Spokane Valley adopted
comprehensive provisions in Title 3 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) to provide for
contracting and purchasing on behalf of the City,which provisions became effective May 1,2016; and
WHEREAS, in 2017,pursuant to Senate Bill 5734,the Washington State Legislature amended the
amounts cities are authorized to retain in lieu of required payment and performance bonds for certain public
works contracts; and
WHEREAS,the City has identified provisions of chapter 3.46 SVMC to amend to allow increased
efficiency and necessary flexibility to protect the best interests of the City and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is appropriate and necessary to revise the
SVMC provisions to reflect changes in state law and to increase efficiency for both staff and the public
with which the City contracts.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Washington, ordains as
follows:
Section 1. Amendment. Chapter 3.35 SVMC is amended as follows:
3.35.005 Definitions.
The terms defined in this section shall apply to this chapter and Chapters 3.40, 3.41, 3.42, 3.45,
3.46, 3.47, 3.48, and 3.49 SVMC and shall have the following meanings:
"Architectural and engineering services" means professional services rendered by any person,
other than an employee of the City,contracting to perform activities within the scope of the general
definition of professional practice in Chapter 18.08, 18.43, or 18.96 RCW.
"Bid" means an offer submitted by a bidder to furnish services, labor, supplies, materials, goods,
equipment, and other property in conformity with the specifications, delivery terms, and
conditions, and other requirements included in the invitation for bids or otherwise required by the
City.
"Bid bond"means a bond or other appropriate bid proposal deposit as approved in advance by the
City,the purpose of which is to provide security to the City in the event the successful bidder fails
to enter into a contract with the City.
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"Bidder" means a firm or individual who regularly maintains a place of business, transacts
business, solicits business, or maintains an inventory of merchandise for sale in, and whose
business is registered with,the City and who submits or has submitted a bid to the City.
"Bidding" means the procedure used to solicit quotations on price and delivery from prospective
suppliers of contractual services, materials, goods, and equipment which can be through either a
formal or informal competitive bid process.
"Capital equipment" means any equipment of the City having an initial value of$5,000 or more
and an estimated useful life of three or more years.
"Change orders" and "requests for additional work" mean a request for additional or alternative
services, work or procurement where there are changed conditions, a requirement that extra work
or service be performed,or such other circumstances that necessitate a modification to the contract,
and where such additional or alternative services, work, or procurement is in the best interest of
the City.
"City Manager"means the city manager or designee.
"City property" means any property or equity interest in real or personal property held or owned
by the City.
"Consultant"means any person providing professional services to the City who is not an employee
of the City.
"Contractual services" means services provided by professional and general service contracts to
accomplish a particular project or service.
"Person" means any individual, organization, group, association, partnership, firm,joint venture,
corporation, or any combination thereof.
"Public work"has the meaning set forth in RCW 39.04.010, as adopted or maybe amended.
"Purchase"means the acquisition of supplies, materials, goods or equipment, and other property.
"Purchase order"means a written authorization calling on a vendor or supplier to furnish supplies,
materials, goods, equipment, and other personal property to the City with a promise for payment
to be made later.
"Purchasing agent" means a person who purchases supplies, materials, goods, equipment, and
other property on behalf of the City.
"Requisition" means a standard form providing detailed information as to quantity, description,
estimated price, possible vendors, fund account, signature, and other information necessary to
make purchasing decisions.
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"Responsible bidder" means a bidder who meets the requirements set forth in RCW 39.04.350 as
adopted or may be amended. Additionally, a bidder shall prove by experience or information
furnished to the satisfaction of the City Manager that current financial resources, production or
service facilities, service reputation and experience are adequate to make satisfactory delivery of
supplies of acceptable quality, equipment, or contractual services and who has not violated or
attempted to violate any provision of this chapter. In addition to price, the City shall take into
account the following when determining the responsible bidder:
1. The ability, capacity, and skill of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the service
required;
2. The character, integrity, reputation,judgment, experience, and efficiency of the bidder;
3. Whether the contractor can perform the required work within the time specified by the City;
4. Quality of the contractor's performance under previous contracts with the City or other
governmental entity; and
5. The previous and existing compliance by the contractor with laws relating to contracts or
services with the City.
The five supplemental criteria described above shall be included in the documents for all bids so
prospective bidders may be aware of such supplemental criteria. The City may include additional
supplemental criteria as provided in RCW 39.04.350 for particular projects as is determined
necessary.
3.35.010 Contract authority.
A.The City Manager is authorized to enter into contracts,contract modifications, or change orders
without city council approval when the aggregate amount of the contract and all existing contract
amendments or change orders does not exceed $200,000, except pursuant to subsection C of this
section.
B. Any contract, contract amendment, and/or change order in excess of the City Manager's
authority shall require prior approval of the city council.
C. On contracts for which prior city council approval is required and received, the City Manager
shall have authority to execute any amendments or change orders which,when aggregated,are less
than 15 percent of the original contract amount, or up to $200,000, whichever is less.
D. The city council finance committee is authorized to approve change orders on short notice that
are in excess of the amounts authorized in subsection C of this section, in circumstances where
such a change order is necessary to avoid a substantial risk of harm to the City. In such an event,
the City Manager shall provide appropriate information to the city council at its next regular
meeting setting forth the factual basis for the action.
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E. Change orders shall only be approved if they are for additional or alternative services, work or
procurements that are within the scope of purpose and intent of the original bid and contract.
3.35.020 Rules and policy.
The City Manager may develop rules,policies, and procedures to implement this chapter.
3.35.030 Administration.
Under the direction of the City Manager, the contracting and purchasing procedures shall be
administered pursuant to this chapter through Chapter 3.49 SVMC and other applicable laws,
including all applicable state and federal laws. The City Manager shall have the responsibility to:
A. Administer and maintain the contracting process and the purchasing system according to the
rules and regulations established or authorized by applicable ordinances and statutes.
B. Coordinate the negotiation, purchase, and disposition of all City supplies, materials, and
equipment in consultation with City staff
C. Seek to obtain a competitive price on all City contracts or purchases by bidding, submitting
requests for proposals and qualifications,using a small works roster, consultant roster, and vendor
list, or negotiating on such contracts or purchases as appropriate, unless otherwise specifically
excluded in this chapter through Chapter 3.49 SVMC.
D. Prescribe and maintain such administrative policies, procedures, and forms as are reasonably
necessary to implement this chapter through Chapter 3.49 SVMC.
E. Coordinate the inspection of all City-purchased equipment to ensure conformance with
specifications.
F. Ensure that the small works roster(s), consultant roster(s), vendors list(s), and other records
needed for the efficient operation of the purchasing system are maintained.
G. Maintain the property inventory and fixed asset systems of the City.
H. Determine the need for any routine preventive maintenance contracts on various pieces of
equipment, and to establish and maintain said maintenance contracts.
I. Periodically prepare a comprehensive list of surplus, worn out, or obsolete City-owned
equipment.Items which cannot be used or reassigned to another department shall be recommended
for disposal pursuant to SVMC 3.49.020.
3.35.040 Prohibited practices.
The following types of purchasing and bidding practices are hereby prohibited and may result in
disqualification of the bid,proposal, or procurement quote:
A. Collusion Among Bidders. Any agreement or collusion among bidders, prospective bidders,
vendors or prospective vendors to either buy or sell or fix prices in restraint of free competition.
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Such bidders or vendors may be subject to exclusion from future bidding or procurement processes
with the City when determined by the City Manager to be in the best interests of the City.
B. Disclosure of Formal Bid Contents. Any disclosure of information contained in the sealed bid
prior to bid opening.Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary,all bids submitted by bidders
taking advantage of any information revealed contrary to this section shall become null and void.
C. Gratuities. In accordance with high standards of behavior,the acceptance of any gift or gratuity
in the form of cash,merchandise,or any other thing of value by an official or employee of the City
from any bidder,vendor or contractor, or prospective bidder,vendor, or contractor.
D. Employee-Owned Businesses. Obtaining City goods or services from businesses in which City
officials, employees, or their immediate family members have a majority ownership interest or
otherwise exceed the"interests" standards pursuant to Chapter 42.23 RCW.
E. Sale of Materials and Supplies. The City acquiring goods or services for any private party, or
selling its materials or supplies to City officials, employees or the public except when such
materials have been declared surplus and disposed of pursuant to Chapter 3.49 SVMC.
Section 2. Amendment. Chapter 3.40 SVMC is amended as follows:
3.40.010 Competitive bidding—Public work in excess of$300,000.
For public work contracts in excess of$300,000, the following competitive bid process shall be
used. When using federal funds, the City shall also comply with all mandatory federal
requirements.
A. Publication of Notice. Sealed bids shall be invited by a single publication in a newspaper of
general circulation at least 13 days before the date and time set for receiving such bids, and shall
include an estimate of the probable cost, together with a description of the work, and shall state
that plans/specifications may be obtained from the City, and include the manner, place, date, and
time for submitting a bid to the City. The City Clerk shall also post notice of the request in a public
place.
B. Rejection of Bids. The City Manager may reject, without cause, any and all bids and may re-
advertise for bids pursuant to the procedures herein described. If no bids are received on the first
call or any subsequent re-advertisement, the City Manager may negotiate a contract with a
contractor at the lowest cost possible to the City.
C. Performance and Payment Bonds. Before entering into a contract for any public work or work
by contract on which prevailing wage is required to be paid, regardless of the amount of such
contract except as provided below, a performance bond and a payment bond shall be required in
such amounts as are reasonably necessary to protect the best interests of the City and to ensure
complete,proper and full performance of the contract and full payment of all laborers,mechanics,
and subcontractors and material suppliers. A performance bond and a payment bond shall be
required on all public work projects pursuant to RCW 39.08.010 through 39.08.030, as adopted or
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amended. Performance and payment bonds shall be released upon completion of all necessary
performance and payment conditions.
Pursuant to RCW 39.08.010, for certain public works and works by contract on which prevailing
wage is required to be paid, at the contractor's option, the City may, in lieu of requiring payment
and performance bonds, retain a percentage of the contract amount until the later of 30 days after
final acceptance or until receipt of all necessary releases from the Washington State Department
of Revenue,the Employment Security Department,and the Washington State Department of Labor
and Industries and settlement of any labor, material, or tax liens filed pursuant to Chapter 60.28
RCW. This option is only available for contracts at the amount set forth in RCW 39.08.010 as
adopted or hereafter amended. The amount retained by the City shall be the amount as set forth in
RCW 39.08.010. Retainage in lieu of payment and performance bonds may only be used by the
City for contracts when the requirement of bonds substantially increases the cost of the contract.
D.Bid Bonds.As a condition of bidding,a bid bond in the amount of five percent of the bid amount
shall be required. Such bid bond shall be required on all formally bid public work construction
projects, and shall be due at such time as the bid is submitted to the City. When the contract is let,
all bid bonds shall be returned to the bidders except that of the successful bidder, which shall be
retained until a contract is entered into and a bond to perform the work furnished as provided
above. If the successful bidder fails to enter into the contract in accordance with the bid within 10
days from the date at which the bidder is notified of bid award,the bid bond shall be forfeited.
E. Award of Bid. Except as otherwise provided herein, the City will accept the bid of the lowest
responsible bidder.
F. Award to Other Than Low Bidder. When the bid award is not given to the lowest responsible
bidder, a full and complete statement of the reasons shall be prepared by the City Manager and
placed in the City file relating to the transaction.
3.40.020 Exemptions to competitive bidding requirements.
The following types of purchases are exempt from competitive bidding requirements. The factual
basis for any purchase deemed exempt pursuant to subsections A through C of this section shall
be filed with the contract with the City Clerk and shall be open to public inspection.
A. Sole Source or Equipment Repair. Purchases which by their nature are not adapted to
competitive bidding, such as purchases which are clearly and legitimately limited to a single
source, and contracts to repair equipment owned by the City which may be more efficiently
accomplished by a certain person or firm with previous experience on the equipment.
B. Special Facilities or Market Conditions. Purchases involving special facilities or market
conditions that generally relate to acquisition of unique facilities that may be specially
manufactured or not otherwise generally available. Special market conditions may require
immediate acquisition based upon a favorable offer,including,but not limited to,liquidation sales,
public or private party offers, and similar circumstances where the acquisition can be obtained at
below-market value.
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C. Emergency Public Work Projects. In the event that an emergency should arise which requires
immediate action on the part of the City to protect the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of
the City and where it is not possible to timely adhere to the bidding practices set forth above, the
person authorized by state law or otherwise designated by the city council to act in the event of an
emergency may declare an emergency situation exists, waive competitive bidding requirements,
and award all necessary contracts to address the emergency situation. If a contract is awarded
pursuant to this subsection without bidding due to an emergency,a written finding of the existence
of an emergency shall be made by the governing body or its designee and duly entered of record
no later than two weeks following the award of the contract.
For purposes of this subsection,an emergency means unforeseen circumstances beyond the control
of the City that either: (1) present a real immediate threat to the proper performance of essential
functions; or (2) will likely result in material loss or damage to property,bodily injury, or loss of
life if immediate action is not taken.
D. Auction. The purchase of supplies, materials, or equipment not exceeding a cost of$200,000
through auctions conducted by the government of the United States or any agency thereof, any
agency of the state of Washington, any municipality or other government agency, or any private
party, may be authorized by the City Manager if the item may be obtained at a competitive cost.
E. Exchanges. By mutual agreement, the City may exchange supplies, materials, services, or
equipment with other public agencies.
Section 3. Amendment. Chapter 3.41 SVMC is amended as follows:
3.41.010 Small works roster.
The City Clerk shall maintain one or more small works rosters comprised of contractors who (A)
have requested to be on the roster, and (B) are properly licensed or registered to perform
contracting work in the state of Washington. A small works roster may be used in lieu of formal
sealed competitive bid procedures to award contracts for public work where the estimated cost of
the work is $300,000 or less. Small works rosters shall be maintained pursuant to the laws of the
state of Washington as now enacted or hereafter amended.
3.41.020 Creation of separate small works rosters.
The City may elect to establish small works rosters for different specialties or categories of
anticipated work with such rosters making distinctions between contractors based upon such
specialties or work.
3.41.030 Maintenance of small works roster.
Small works rosters shall be maintained as follows:
A.At least once per year,the City Clerk shall publish in a newspaper of general circulation a notice
of the existence of the small works roster(s) and soliciting the names of contractors for such small
works roster(s). The City Clerk shall place on each small works roster the names of qualified
contractors who respond to the published notice requesting to be included on each small works
roster. Thereafter, the City Clerk shall add to each small works roster the names of contractors
who submit a written request and appropriate records.
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B. In order to be included on a small works roster, the contractor shall supply information on a
contractor qualification form developed by the City. The contractor qualification form shall
include, at a minimum,the name, address, e-mail address and phone number of the contractor,the
contractor's Washington registration number,the contractor's insurance company,the contractor's
bonding company, and the contractor's area or areas of work.
3.41.040 Use of small works rosters.
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A. The City may utilize a small works roster when seeking to construct any public work or
improvement with an estimated cost including labor, material, supplies, and equipment of
$300,000 or less.
B. Procedures shall be established for securing quotations from contractors on the appropriate
small works roster to ensure that a competitive price is established and to award contracts to the
lowest responsible bidder, as provided in subsection C of this section. Invitations for bids shall
include the scope and nature of the work to be performed as well as materials and equipment to be
furnished.Detailed plans and specifications need not be included in the invitation. Quotations shall
be invited from all appropriate contractors on the appropriate small works roster.
C. When awarding a contract for work from a small works roster,the City shall award the contract
to the lowest responsible bidder.However,the City reserves the right under applicable law to reject
any or all bids and to waive procedural irregularities in the bid or bidding process.
D. The City may receive bids in writing,which may be submitted electronically.The time and date
of receipt shall be recorded to ensure all bids are presented in a timely fashion for review and
consideration. After expiration of the time and date for submission of all bids or quotations, the
City shall review the bids submitted and either offer a contract to perform the public work or reject
all bids.
E. The City shall post on the City's website a list of the contracts awarded pursuant to this chapter
at least once every year. The list shall contain the name of the contractor or vendor awarded the
contract, the amount of the contract, a brief description of the type of work performed or items
purchased under the contract and the date it was awarded. The list shall also state the location
where the bid quotations for these contracts are available for public inspection.
F. A contract awarded from a small works roster under this chapter need not be advertised in a
legal newspaper of general circulation. Immediately after an award is made, the bid quotations
shall be recorded, open to public inspection, and available by telephone inquiry.
G. Performance and Payment Bonds. Before entering into a contract for any public work or work
by contract on which prevailing wage is required to be paid, regardless of the amount of such
contract except as provided below, a performance bond and a payment bond shall be required in
such amounts as are reasonably necessary to protect the best interests of the City and to ensure
complete,proper and full performance of the contract and full payment of all laborers,mechanics,
and subcontractors and material suppliers. A performance bond and a payment bond shall be
required on all public work projects,as provided for and in the manner set forth in RCW 39.08.010
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through 39.08.030, as adopted or amended. Performance and payment bonds shall be released
upon completion of all necessary performance and payment conditions.
Pursuant to RCW 39.08.010, for certain public works and works by contract on which prevailing
wage is required to be paid, at the contractor's option,the City may, in lieu of requiring payment
and performance bonds, retain a percentage of the contract amount until the later of 30 days after
final acceptance or until receipt of all necessary releases from the Washington State Department
of Revenue,the Employment Security Department,and the Washington State Department of Labor
and Industries and settlement of any labor, material, or tax liens filed pursuant to Chapter 60.28
RCW. This option is only available for contracts at the amount set forth in RCW 39.08.010 as
adopted or hereafter amended. The amount retained by the City shall be the amount as set forth in
RCW 39.08.010. Retainage in lieu of payment and performance bonds may only be used by the
City for contracts when the requirement of bonds substantially increases the cost of the contract.
Section 4. Amendment. Chapter 3.42 SVMC is amended as follows:
3.42.010 Public work equal to or less than$40,000 for one trade and$65,000 for two or more
trades and greater than $15,000.
When entering into a contract for public work equal to or less than $40,000 if only one trade or
craft is involved, or $65,000 if two or more trades are involved, but greater than $15,000, the
responsible department shall obtain three or more proposals for the public work required, select
the lowest responsible proposal, and maintain a record of the process followed. Alternatively,the
department may utilize the small works roster and process pursuant to Chapter 3.41 SVMC. If less
than three proposals are received, City staff shall not be required to resubmit for additional
proposals, but shall select from the proposals submitted. If no proposals are received, City staff
shall not be required to resubmit for additional proposals, but may negotiate with any available
contractor.
3.42.020 Public work equal to or less than $15,000.
When entering into a contract for public work in an amount equal to or less than $15,000, the
responsible department is encouraged, but is not required, to use a competitive bidding process,
including obtaining three proposals pursuant to SVMC 3.42.010, or using the small works roster
and process pursuant to Chapter 3.41 SVMC. If a competitive process is not utilized, the
responsible department shall seek to achieve maximum quality at minimum cost by making an
award based on its experience and knowledge of the market.
3.42.030 Exception to selection processes.
If a situation should arise which requires immediate action on the part of the City to protect the
best interests of the City or the health, safety or welfare of the citizens of the City, and where it is
not possible to timely adhere to the procedures set forth in SVMC 3.42.010 and 3.42.020, the
selection procedures set forth in this chapter may, with prior approval of the City Manager, be
waived by the department director, and the contract may be awarded without following the
procedures set forth in SVMC 3.42.010 and 3.42.020.The circumstances giving rise to such waiver
shall be documented in writing.
3.42.040 Performance and payment bonds.
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Before entering into a contract for any public work or work by contract on which prevailing wage
is required to be paid, regardless of the amount of such contract except as provided below, a
performance bond and a payment bond shall be required in such amounts as are reasonably
necessary to protect the best interests of the City and to ensure complete, proper and full
performance of the contract and full payment of all laborers, mechanics, and subcontractors and
material suppliers. A performance bond and a payment bond shall be required on all public work
projects,pursuant to and in the manner set forth in RCW 39.08.010 through 39.08.030, as adopted
or amended. Performance and payment bonds shall be released upon completion of all necessary
performance and payment conditions.
Pursuant to RCW 39.08.010, for certain public works and works by contract on which prevailing
wage is required to be paid, at the contractor's option,the City may, in lieu of requiring payment
and performance bonds, retain a percentage of the contract amount until the later of 30 days after
final acceptance or until receipt of all necessary releases from the Washington State Department
of Revenue,the Employment Security Department,and the Washington State Department of Labor
and Industries and settlement of any labor, material, or tax liens filed pursuant to Chapter 60.28
RCW. This option is only available for contracts at the amount set forth in RCW 39.08.010 as
adopted or hereafter amended. The amount retained by the City shall be the amount as set forth in
RCW 39.08.010. Retainage in lieu of payment and performance bonds may only be used by the
City for contracts when the requirement of bonds substantially increases the cost of the contract.
Section 5. Amendment. Chapter 3.46 SVMC is amended as follows:
3.46.010 Contracts for services.
A. This chapter shall not apply to architectural and engineering services,the procurement of which
is governed by chapter 3.45 SVMC.
B. When entering into a contract for services where the contract is (1) expected to exceed
$100,000, or (2) is expected to be greater than$15,000 and expected to be effective for more than
one year, a competitive selection process shall be used. This process may include a "request for
qualifications" or "request for proposals" process or formal competitive bidding procedures
pursuant to SVMC 3.40.010.
C. When entering into a contract for services where the contract is not expected to exceed
$100,000, is expected to be greater than$15,000, and is not expected to be effective for more than
one year,the responsible department shall obtain three or more proposals for the services required,
select the lowest responsible proposal, and maintain a record of the process followed. The
responsible department may use the consultant roster pursuant to SVMC 3.46.020 to obtain
proposals.
D. When entering into a contract for services where the contract is not expected to exceed$15,000,
the responsible department is encouraged, but is not required, to use a competitive selection
process,such as obtaining three proposals pursuant to subsection C of this section.If a competitive
process is not utilized, the responsible department shall seek to achieve maximum quality at
minimum cost by making an award based on its experience and knowledge of the market.
3.46.020 Consultant roster for non-architectural and engineering services.
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Annually, or in response to specific projects or work as set forth above,the City shall encourage,
through notice published in a newspaper of general circulation,non-architectural and engineering
firms to submit a statement of qualifications which can be used to select firms that provide services
to the City. The City Clerk shall maintain the consultant roster for non-architectural and
engineering services, to be called the "consultant roster for non-architectural and engineering
services" or such other title as may be appropriate, and further shall maintain all statements of
qualifications submitted, all of which shall be available for public inspection. The City Manager
shall establish procedures for the maintenance and use of the consultant roster for non-architectural
and engineering services.
3.46.030 Exception to selection processes.
A. Notwithstanding SVMC 3.46.010 through 3.46.020,when contracting for services which have
historically and traditionally been considered professional services, such as attorneys and
accountants, the responsible department may, when determined to be in the best interest of the
City, obtain such services by negotiation without going through a competitive procurement
process. Such services significantly rely upon the quality of expertise provided, rather than the
cost of service.
B. If a situation should arise which requires immediate action on the part of the City to protect the
best interests of the City or the health, safety or welfare of the citizens of the City, and where it is
not possible to timely adhere to the procedures set forth in SVMC 3.46.010, the selection
procedures set forth in this chapter may, with prior approval of the City Manager, be waived by
the department director, and the contract may be awarded without following the procedures set
forth in SVMC 3.46.010. The circumstances giving rise to such waiver shall be documented in
writing within 14 days.
Section 6. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance is declared unenforceable, invalid, or
unconstitutional,such unenforceability,invalidity,or unconstitutionality shall not affect the enforceability,
validity, or constitutionality of the remainder.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after the date of
publication of this Ordinance or a summary thereof in the official newspaper of the City as provided by
law.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley this 24th day of October,2017.
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